Diesel Mechanic Technician

Position Description

Immediately hiring a Permanent Full Time Experienced Mid‑Level Diesel Technician to support our Truck Fleet at Ryder in Rochester, New York.

For more info call Michelle or text “Rochester” to 904‑541‑9560.

Hear it from a Ryder Technician employee here: link.

• Hourly pay: $30.50 per hour
• Certification bonus: $100 for each new ASE certification obtained up to $700
• Quarterly bonus: up to $500 per quarter – four times per year
• Sign‑on bonus: $1,250 at 30 days and $1,250 at 90 days
• Schedule:
  
  Tuesday – Saturday
• Hours:
  
  Second shift Tuesday – Friday 2:00 pm – 10:30 pm and Saturday 8:00 am – 4:30 pm

• Annual merit pay increases every year
• On‑the‑job paid training
• Medical, dental, vision, 401(k) etc. start at 30 days
• 12 weeks of paid maternity leave for qualifying employees
• Paid time off starts accruing at day one with 80 hours per year
• Additional day off for U.S. military veterans
• 401(k) offers a company match
• 15 % employee discount on Ryder stock
• PPE, uniforms, and boot allowance provided
• Ryder Top Technician Recognition programs: top 12 techs each year rewarded with cash prizes from $250 to $50,000
• Technician tuition repayment program up to $5,000

• High school diploma or equivalent preferred
• Vocational or technical certification or post‑secondary degree preferred
• Basic tools required
• Demonstrated aptitude and experience in mechanical repair of automotive gas or diesel engines, including routine preventative maintenance, oil changes, brake and tire work
• Two (2) years or more of combined classroom training and work experience preferred
• Valid Commercial Driver License (CDL) Class A preferred
• Must be able to obtain a CDL within 6 months after hire
• Pass a Ryder drug test, DOT physical, Ryder road test, and background check including motor‑vehicle, drug, and alcohol verification from previous employers for the last 3 years

• Perform vehicle maintenance and repair duties
• Conduct standard vehicle maintenance and component inspections
• Carry out preventive maintenance
• Diagnose mechanical and electronic problems using diagnostic equipment when applicable
• Identify root causes and perform necessary repairs
• Replace defective components as instructed
• Perform facility maintenance duties
• Interact with customers/drivers to determine nature of complaints once tasks assigned
• Utilize shop management system and electronic documentation
• Work in compliance with all federal, provincial, and corporate guidelines (safety, DOT, MOT)
• Perform other support duties as required to support operations, including Service Island support

We want YOU to join our family made up of proud women and men in logistics who work alongside military reserve and veterans. We hire everyday.

Refer anyone and receive unlimited bonuses up to $1,500 for every Ryder‑hired diesel mechanic, service employee, driver, warehouse associate, and more.

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Ryder is proud to be an Equal Opportunity Employer and drug‑free workplace. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, religion, color, national origin, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, age, status as a protected veteran, or status as a qualified individual with a disability.